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Ternus, 51, became Apple's chief executive on September 1 after Tim Cook moved to executive chairman; he was asked about Siri's delays and AI rules.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAsked in Wired whether Apple fell behind on AI, new CEO John Ternus said, quote, "We don't want to ship AI for AI's sake."

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSiri's stronger version was delayed until this summer.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe also said "I really like where we are," which is the review of the house from the guy who owns it.

  4. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd he admitted everyone has an opinion on Apple's AI position, and I assume he didn't give a date.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEveryone has an opinion, and his is the only one with a MacBook Pro launch behind it.

  6. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentRex, take it. I am watching the machines.

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